Customs tariff code 1504.30.10.10: Of whale and sperm whale
Reference data as at 21 May 2026
Customs tariff code 1504.30.10.10 covers Of whale and sperm whale. The third-country duty rate is 10.9 %, plus import VAT.
1504.30.10.10 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 15. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 1504.30.10.10
- Third-country duty
- 10.9 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 15ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES
- 1504Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
- 1504.30Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals
- 1504.30.10Solid fractions
- 1504.30.10.10Of whale and sperm whale
From HS code to customs tariff code 1504.30.10.10
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 10.9 % | MFN |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Georgia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 1504 30 10 bis 1504 30 90: Hierher gehören z. B.: 1. das in den Erläuterungen zu Position 1504 des HS, dritter und vierter Absatz genannte Walfett und Walöl, einschließlich das des Pottwals; 2. Speck von Meeressäugetieren, 3. Öle von Flossenfüßlern (Seehunden, Walrossen und Seebären). Hierher gehören alle Öle, einschließlich der Leberöle sowie deren Fraktionen, von Meeressäugetieren, wie z.B. das Leberöl des Pottwals, das sehr reich an Vitamin A ist und ähnliche Eigenschaften besitzt wie die Fischleberöle der Unterpositionen 1504 10 10, 1504 10 91 und 1504 10 99.
1. Zu Kapitel 15 gehören nicht: a) Schweinespeck und Schweinefett und Geflügelfett der Position 0209 (RV E1501A00); b) Kakaobutter, Kakaofett und Kakaoöl (Position 1804) (RV E1501B00); c) Lebensmittelzubereitungen mit einem Gehalt an Erzeugnissen der Position 0405 von mehr als 15 GHT (im Allgemeinen Kapitel 21) (RV E1501C00); d) Grieben (Position 2301) und Rückstände der Positionen 2304 bis 2306 (RV E1501D00); e) Fettsäuren, zubereitete Wachse, pharmazeutische Erzeugnisse, Anstrichfarben, Lacke, Seifen, zubereitete Riech-, Körperpflege- und Schönheitsmittel, sulfonierte Öle und andere Waren des Abschnitts VI (RV E1501E00); f) Faktis für von Ölen abgeleiteten Kautschuk (Position 4002) (RV E1501F00). 2. Zu Position 1509 gehört nicht Öl, das aus Oliven mit Hilfe von Lösemitteln gewonnen worden ist (Position 1510) (RV E1502000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1504.30.10.10 cover?
Code 1504.30.10.10 covers Of whale and sperm whale. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1504.30.10.10?
The third-country duty rate for 1504.30.10.10 is 10.9 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 1504.30.10.10?
The first six digits form the HS code: 150430. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1504.30.10.10 have?
1504.30.10.10 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1504.30.10.10 sit in the tariff?
1504.30.10.10 sits in this hierarchy: 15 ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR CLEAVAGE PRODUCTS; PREPARED EDIBLE FATS; ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE WAXES > 1504 Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified > 150430 Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals > 15043010 Solid fractions. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1504.30.10.10?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 1504.30.10.10. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 1504.30.10.10 change?
1504.30.10.10 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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